Rookie actor Kim Soo-yeon drew viewers' attention with her role as 'Min-seon,' a friend of IU, in the Netflix series When Life Gives You Tangerines.
On the 14th, the Netflix series When Life Gives You Tangerines (written by 임상춘 and directed by 김원석) premiered with eight episodes available. It is a drama that presents the life full of adventures of 'Yomangjin Rebellious' 애순이 (played by IU) and 'Palbulchul Iron' 관식이 (played by Park Bo-gum) born in Jeju, offering a warmth similar to spring and currently captivating viewers' hearts.
In the drama, Kim Soo-yeon drew attention by playing 'Min-seon,' a college friend of the protagonist IU. Min-seon is a straightforward and candid college student who embodies a refreshing personality, often delivering blunt remarks.
In particular, she portrayed a 'dream friend' who genuinely cares for 금명 (played by IU), who is living a hard life, continuously supporting her from other friends, providing a reassuring and friendly charm. Despite her short screen time, Kim Soo-yeon showcased stable acting skills and a well-rounded character through 'Min-seon.'
Previously, Kim Soo-yeon appeared as a key character in her debut work, the Netflix series 'Somebody,' where she delivered a great performance. In the drama, she portrayed 'Yeong-gi-eun,' a police officer suffering from lower body paralysis and a friend of the protagonist 'Kim Seom,' elegantly depicting a courageous character who encounters a murderer, leaving a lasting impression on viewers.
Additionally, a story was revealed that she overcame a fierce competition rate of 500:1 during the 'Somebody' audition, garnering much attention. She also delivered remarkable immersion and proved her solid acting skills on screen.
Kim Soo-yeon, who possesses expressive capabilities, is capturing attention as 'the next promising actor' while showcasing a bold performance in When Life Gives You Tangerines.
Meanwhile, the total of 16 episodes of When Life Gives You Tangerines is set to release four more episodes on March 21, raising expectations for the upcoming storyline.
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